Sentences with phrase «federal leaders during»

Nicoletti said he has an «inclusive style» of governing and has developed strong relationships with local, state and federal leaders during his political career.

Not exact matches

During the 2008 federal election, the Conservative leader denied the recession would push Canada into deficit.

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

by: Kaylie Tiessen & David Macdonald Small business taxes made the news last week when, during a CBC interview, federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau suggested many business owners are using the small business tax rate as a de facto in - country tax shelter.

During his speech, I could not help but reflect on the differences between Mr. Mulcair and former leader Jack Layton, who spoke to a raucous crowd in the same room during the 2008 federal eleDuring his speech, I could not help but reflect on the differences between Mr. Mulcair and former leader Jack Layton, who spoke to a raucous crowd in the same room during the 2008 federal eleduring the 2008 federal election.

The Orangeville Banner - Liberal leadership contender stops in Orangeville Alex Burton is looking to preach outside of the usual choir targeted during the race for leader of the Federal Liberal Party... Read More

The political action committee for Abbott Laboratories, the maker of U.S. market leader Similac, spent more than $ 1.5 million in contributions to federal and congressional candidates during the last election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a Washington - based watchdog of campaign contributions.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D - NY, touched on a number of federal and international issues during a quick trip Thursday through Buffalo.

Cole, who has worked for both state and federal governments, most recently as the international division leader for Global New York at ESDC, acknowledged during a Capital Tonight interview that her quest to oust Collins from the most Republican - dominated House district in the state was a longshot.

The targets came to light during the two - year investigation of the powerful state Assembly leader — during which federal corruption fighters found «numerous new tentacles» to pursue, sources said.

Hell, your cat probably doesn't like being compared to Espada, the disgraced former majority leader of the Senate who brought New York's government to a standstill during the leadership coup of 2009 and was later found guilty of bilking the federal government for the funding of his health clinics.

A footnote in the federal corruption complaint against former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos states the Republican during the 2012 election cycle directed Glenwood Management — the real estate industry's biggest user of the LLC loophole — to make $ 100,000 in LLC contributions to the Erie County Republicans, an organization Skelos was believed to have «substantial control» over.

In particular, threats from the federal government were acknowledged by Cuomo during his state of the State address and in remarks from legislative leaders in the Assembly and Senate, from the potentially harmful environmental policy of

Tensions between upstate and downstate Republicans boiled over during a leadership fight last year after previous Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos gave up his leadership post following his arrested - and subsequent conviction on federal corruption charges.

During the recent trial of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, federal prosecutors presented a 54 - page document itemizing millions in political spending by real estate giant Glenwood Management, sums that had been parceled out through more than 20 limited liability companies.

After major issues slipped off the negotiating table during budget talks and federal prosecutors charged Dean Skelos, the second legislative leader in six months, Cuomo's approval ratings sunk to a record low.

For years, according to testimony during former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno's 2009 trial, members of the state Senate's Republican conference were instructed to submit their annual financial disclosure forms by hand rather than through the mail in order to avoid potential federal mail fraud charges.

«I'm going to be president of the Senate, I'm going to be majority leader,» Skelos allegedly told his son during a phone conversation about their deal with a developer - a call being recorded by federal agents.

The reduction may be an aberration, though it occurred during a session that included federal indictments against the Legislature's top two leaders, which seemed to blunt the donations from at least one major donor.

What: Press conference with a diverse set of community leaders — including some who were arrested for acts of civil disobedience during last year's «debt ceiling» debate — calling on their federal officials to demand a fair deal that protects jobs and services and ensures the wealthiest pay their fair share.

Consider this testimony from an executive at a major real estate company, Glenwood, during the 2015 federal corruption trial of Dean Skelos, the former majority leader of the state senate.

Former senate majority leader Dean Skelos violated his oath of office in an attempt to enrich his son by «strong - arming» companies that relied on the Long Island Republican's support in Albany, a federal prosecutor said during closing remarks in the senator's corruption trial on Tuesday afternoon.

A sprawling federal investigation into a bribery scheme hatched during the 2013 mayoral race led to the successful prosecutions of Malcolm Smith, a former state senate majority leader, and Dan Halloran, a former Republican city councilman.

Since only a tiny fraction of Americans has lived through a state constitutional convention in their adult lifetimes, and since Americans are not taught about state constitutional conventions (as opposed to the federal constitutional convention of 1787) during their formal schooling (even those such as myself who received a Ph.D. in American government), Americans approach these referendums starting with a huge knowledge deficit, making local opinion leaders that much more influential in public debates.

Rohlfing made the comments as more than 60 leaders representing various fields of science, academia, federal agencies, and professional scientific societies gathered on 9 Sept. to begin working on a framework to guide scientific organizations on how best to take on sexual and gender - based harassment on campuses, in scientific labs, during field research, and at scientific meetings.

A federal agent and an Interpol detective play a cat - and - mouse game with cunning illusionists who rob corrupt business leaders during their performances, then funnel the money to members of the audience.

Mr Stokes said he will be pushing for the Federal Government to deliver on $ 5 billion worth of new funding for NSW schools during ongoing negotiations between the federal, state and territory lFederal Government to deliver on $ 5 billion worth of new funding for NSW schools during ongoing negotiations between the federal, state and territory lfederal, state and territory leaders.

The launch occurred during NAESP's annual National Leaders Conference (NLC), which hosted nearly 200 principals and state association advocates who engaged in important discussions to influence congressional action on implementing the Every Student Achieves Act (ESSA), the FY 2017 federal budget, student data privacy, and higher education policy.

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Coordinating TANF & WIOA: High Interest, Slow Progress During Early Days of WIOA This report presents findings from the survey TANF and WIOA agency leaders about their level of coordination between programs along with federal and state policy recommendations to improve coordination and better serve low - income people.

The Teaming Model, launched as part of a federal Investing in Innovation (i3) grant, pairs members of our Aspiring Principals Program (APP) with aspiring assistant principals from our Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) and provides opportunities for them to work as a team both during their preparation and once they are placed as school leaders.

While federal and provincial leaders debate how to solve the pension crisis during meetings in Whitehorse this week, an interesting proposal has been suggested by the head of Ontario's municipal workers pension plan: let anyone join a government employee pension plan.

Local supporters, friends and corporate leaders sustained the operation of the gallery during its first year because Atelier received no state or federal funds.

In the lead up to and during the federal election, the movement made sure party leaders were constantly confronted on climate change and pipeline issues.

Secretary Chu and Chair Sutley made the announcement during CEQ's 2010 GreenGov Symposium, which is bringing together leaders from Federal, state and local governments, nonprofit and academic communities and the private sector to identify opportunities around greening the Federal Government.

During the 2008 federal election campaign, then - prime minister Stephen Harper took particular delight in lampooning Liberal leader Stephane Dion's green shift plan as a tax on everything.

She was the «taint team leader,» a veteran member of the Civil Rights division tapped to ensure the rights of a police officer — in this case, Bowen — were not violated during the course of the federal investigation.

During this year's conference, «Rise to New Heights,» Realtors ® will engage industry leaders and federal officials about Realtors ®» top legislative priorities, the changing regulatory landscape, and the obstacles and opportunities facing consumers, real estate markets and the economy.